Liverpool have finally had the chance to lift the Premier League title and attention will now turn to next season as the Reds prepare for a potential defence of their crown under Arne Slot

While he may drift unnoticed between the lines on the pitch, Wirtz has been unable to escape the headlines during an early season transfer saga. The sought-after playmaker was initially thought to be subject of a three-way tussle between Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Real Madrid.

Latest Liverpool transfer news and gossip as Florian Wirtz could be denied a dream shirt number if he moves to Anfield from Bayer Leverkusen

Völler thinks staying with Leverkusen would have been the better option for Wirtz as opposed to going to Liverpool or Bayern Munich.

Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann believes Florian Wirtz would be making a "very good step" if a proposed big-money switch to Liverpool goes through in the summer transfer window.

Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann believes Florian Wirtz’s potential move to Liverpool would be a ‘very good step’ for the Bayer Leverkusen star.

Florian Wirtz is the primary transfer focus in the eyes of many Liverpool fans. But that doesn’t mean other targets aren’t being pursued. Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes and head coach

Liverpool have spared no expense in their agreement with Florian Wirtz after details began to filter through, and when the Reds expect to seal the deal with Bayer Leverkusen has also come to light